Italian midfielder Gennaro Gattuso (L) jokes with defender Massimo Oddo during a training session at the Braglia Stadium in Modena, 20 November 2007, on the eve of their Euro2008 qualifying match against the Faroe Islands. The Italian team has already qualified for the Euro 2008 after defeating Scotland. AFP PHOTO DAMIEN MEYER (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

Oddo: “Gattuso doesn’t answer his phone anymore, he deserves success”

Massimo Oddo, Udinese’s manager, spoke at his pre-game press conference about his relationship with Gennaro Gattuso, ahead of the clash between Milan and Udinese.

“Since he became the manager of Milan, he doesn’t answer his phone anymore. However, he is a friend with whom I’ve shared indescribable joys.

“I’m happy with what he’s doing because he deserves it. He’s reached the top because he knows his limits, this is synonymous with intelligence.

On the match: “We must play as a team, as we’re facing Milan that now plays as a team and, moreover, have players who can make the difference. We don’t have these players, however, if we play as a team we can put them in difficulty.”